PIOGA Latest News and Blog

Gov. Shapiro picks nominees to lead Education, Environmental Protection departments

Meghan Keely2025-02-19T12:02:48-05:00February 19th, 2025|

Shapiro has picked Jessica Shirley to be secretary of environmental protection.

Governor Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration’s Unconstitutional Federal Funding Freeze

Meghan Keely2025-02-14T11:13:56-05:00February 14th, 2025|

In response to the actions of the Trump Administration to freeze federal funding, Gov. Josh Shapiro has taken legal action to restore Pennsylvania’s access to the funds.

Registration NOW OPEN for PIOGA’s 2025 Spring Meeting

Meghan Keely2025-02-10T11:11:44-05:00February 10th, 2025|

PIOGA presents “A New Direction … Maybe?” and all-day conference to help the industry in Pennsylvania head in the right direction.

Governor Shapiro’s Proposed 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget

Meghan Keely2025-02-04T13:58:46-05:00February 4th, 2025|

Today (2.4.25), Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled his third annual budget to a joint session of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. After taking a one-year hiatus due to repairs, the budget address returned to the chamber of the House of Representatives.

Conventional Oil & Gas Industry Compliance With 2022 DEP Methane Reduction Regulation Put On Hold Pending Outcome Of Litigation

Meghan Keely2025-01-31T11:36:30-05:00January 31st, 2025|

On January 28, the Department of Environmental Protection said compliance with a 2022 state Air Quality regulation to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas facilities was put on hold for the conventional oil and gas industry as a result of an agreement to stay a legal challenge to the regulations in Commonwealth Court.

IPAA Announces Michael Hillebrand as New Board Chairman

Meghan Keely2025-01-28T11:52:52-05:00January 28th, 2025|

The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) board of directors are pleased to announce Michael "Mike" A. Hillebrand, the chief executive officer of Pennsylvania-based Huntley & Huntley, as board chairman for a two-year term through 2026.

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